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Following the HD remasters of
Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, many Zelda fans were hoping that Skyward Sword would be next in line. According to attendees of a recent Zelda concert in Japan, series producer Eiji Aonuma even teased Skyward Sword for Switch during the event. So can we expect an official announcement soon? Well, not so fast.

Last generation, Nintendo revisited two Zelda games from the GameCube era, and the result was HD versions of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Skyward Sword, the next console Zelda in line after those two, has not yet received the same treatment. Many have speculated that this could change on Switch, with the Joy-Con controllers replacing the Wii Motion Plus controllers originally required for the game. According to recent rumblings from Japan, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma just threw some major fuel on that flame.

If you were around for the hype around the announcement of Nintendo's Wii, you'll probably remember its original codename, Project Revolution. It was planned to revolutionize gaming through the use of motion controls, and it ended up becoming one of the highest selling game consoles in history. But what did Project Revolution look like before it hit store shelves as the Wii? The original prototype went on sale on Yahoo Japan this week (of all places), and now we finally know what it looks like.

The Mario Kart franchise maintains a diverse and fun lineup of tracks by continually adding new ones based the latest Mario (and general Nintendo) games. Critically acclaimed Switch hit Super Mario Odyssey has no shortage of wonderful worlds to choose from, but it came out after Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, so it hasn't yet been represented. That's where the fans come in.

Earlier this week we reported on the impressive fact that Sony has sold over 500 million total PlayStation consoles since the original PlayStation debuted in 1994. That got me thinking about another titan in the industry with an even longer history. Nintendo has officially released sales data for all of its major hardware releases since the Famicom in 1983, so I did a little digging to see what kind of numbers they've piled up over the years and how they compare to Sony's.

Nintendo is back with another action-packed iteration of Super Smash Bros., this time for Nintendo Switch. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings back every character in franchise history, but many of them have been changed up for the newest release. This is especially true of Final Smashes, many of which have been sped up or overhauled completely. Just how much have they changed from previous versions? You can check out a comparison video by clicking below!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally got its official unveiling yesterday, and it's certainly living up to its name so far! Alongside the return of every fighter in Smash history, plus Inklings and Ridley, it also appears that we'll be revisiting a huge number of stages from games past. By scouring through the Nintendo Direct, the individual character trailers released for each fighter, and the game's website, fans have already identified over 80 different stages that should be in the game!

Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference has come to an end. Alongside new looks at
Beyond Good & Evil 2 and The Division 2, we also got to learn a ton of new information about The Division 2 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey! Plus, this day and this E3 have just begun, so we've got plenty more time to see additional Ubisoft news come out of other conferences and the week's streams. But in case you missed anything and want to stay up-to-date before E3 continues onward, we've gathered all the latest Ubisoft news right here.

Ubisoft certainly started their E3 conference in an...interesting manner. Things kicked off with a person in a panda suit dancing around in the streets, soon after joined by multiple dance partners (one of whom was even an alien) to unveil the next Just Dance, Just Dance 2019. While they provided no additional details in the conference itself, a tweet from the official Just Dance Twitter account has revealed a number of platforms for the new game—including some rather old ones.

Everybody has one special game in their life that they consider the pinnacle of perfection. It's the one thing you can always go back to that stands out above the rest. You never grow tired of it, and it always puts a smile on your face. You're often willing to look past all of its flaws because it had such a powerful impact on you as a person.

Which title do you always find yourself coming back to, despite its flaws? Even though you're aware it's not the best game in the world, what game are you willing to throw out their as the most important in your life?

In celebration of the launch of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freezeon Nintendo Switch, Did You Know Gaming featured it (and its predecessor, Donkey Kong Country Returns) in their latest episode. There's tons of interesting Kong facts throughout the video, including the revelation that Retro Studios hails Shigeru Miyamoto as "Master Yoda" for his wise counsel.

I know what some of you are thinking. "Why would you ever listen to music when you can enjoy the lovely soundtracks video games have to offer?" That's a fair point, and I used to agree with that. But there's a certain point when I can't stand the constant "wahoo!" of Mario Kart or the boring ambient sounds of League of Legends. I need something fresh. I need something that gets me pumped.

What about you? What kind of music do you listen to when playing video games? Hit the jump and let us know in the comments!

Nintendo dropped the exciting news that
Super Smash Bros. is officially coming to Nintendo Switch sometime later this year. The latest entry in the popular fighting franchise will be playable at E3, so it won't be long until we get to enjoy our first look at the game. In the meantime, it's time to reflect on the existing entries in the beloved franchise. From the nostalgic days of Nintendo 64 to the first HD entry on Wii U, which Smash is your all-time favorite?

Click inside the article to cast your vote and help us decide the winner!

Last generation's iteration of Super Smash Bros. featured a packed roster with 58 diverse characters from across numerous Nintendo and third-party franchises. Even so, not everyone made the cut, and many players were frustrated with the lack of Wolf on 3DS and Wii U. That's where the fans step in! Thanks to a team of talented modders, it's now possible to play as Wolf in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

No other video game series has touched my soul or inspired me more than
The Legend of Zelda has. For both myself and many others I'm sure, this is the case. In terms of Zelda games that really are the full package combining innovative gameplay, lovely fantasy art styles, and powerful musical scores with impactful storytelling, the 3D entries come to mind. For many, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be the new gold standard in those departments. But for me, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword still reigns supreme in all categories.

I'm willing to bet that's not going to be a popular opinion for a lot of people. So whether you are curious to see what my reasoning is or would rather comment about what an idiot I must be, jump into the full article and do whatever you please. By the grace of Hylia, I just ask you hear me—and this rare perspective—out.